While the after-hours in the wake of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) latest earnings report – published late on February 25, 2026 – failed to be genuinely decisive, the filing was sufficient for DeepSeek, China’s most prominent artificial intelligence (AI) model, to take a highly optimistic stance.
Specifically, the semiconductor giant’s report showed that the company not only beat the revenue forecast – it reported $68.13 billion instead of $66.21 billion – but also set its sights at $78 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year.
Such a figure not only comes substantially above expectations, but would signal an annual total revenue close to $300 billion for a highly impressive yearly growth.
Despite such figures, NVDA stock first spiked in value in the extended session, but soon, possibly as part of a wider early 2026 AI caution, whipsawed to land at $195.92 – about 0.15% above the latest closing price of $195.62.
Nvidia stock price 30-day price chart. Source: GoogleGiven the back and forth, Finbold turned to the advanced DeepSeek AI for a prediction for where Nvidia shares might find themselves at the end of 2026.
Nvidia stock 2026 DeepSeek analysis
As it turned out, DeepSeek was quick to gush over the blue-chip chipmaker’s quarterly results. Indeed, it would appear that the filing and the earnings beat served as the basis for the model’s generally positive assessment.
Still, the AI swiftly expanded its parameters, noting other bullish factors such as the launch of the Vera Rubin architecture in the second half (H2) of 2026 and the emergence of lucrative ‘infrastructure financing’ deals.
Regarding Vera Rubin, DeepSeek explained that it represents an important drive in boosting inference capability, noting it is a substantial improvement and change from Blackwell, whose role the platform described as ‘catching up on training capacity.’
Reflecting on the late January and early February big tech turbulence, the AI opined that it merely helped reinforce the Nvidia stock bull case.
Specifically, the advanced model stated that, having held $180 during the latest downturn, NVDA shares have drawn a ‘line in the sand’ significantly above its next critical level: the 200-day moving average of $168.
DeepSeel AI analyzes key factors for Nvidia stock in 2026. Source: Finbold & DeepSeekElsewhere, DeepSeek’s selection of limiting factors was, in comparison, tame. It noted the uncertainty regarding China, though Nvidia claims it had secured export agreements for some of its less advanced chips, potentially significantly chipping away at the issue.
Perhaps more importantly, the AI noted the rise of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) as a possible systemic risk, though it ultimately noted that, rather than a significant headwind, they might signal an end to ‘easy money.’
DeepSeek AI sets Nvidia stock price for end of 2026
Lastly, despite predicting an end of ‘easy money’ for Nvidia, DeepSeek opted for a highly bullish 2026 NVDA stock price forecast of $280. If met, this target would mean the semiconductor giant’s equity rallied 43% between press time on February 26 and December 31.
DeepSeek sets late 2026 Nvidia stock price forecast. Source: Finbold & DeepSeekFor comparison, Nvidia shares rose about 50% within the same timeframe in 2025. Furthermore, should the price target be reached, the blue-chip chipmaker would see its market capitalization soar to an unprecedented $6.8 trillion.
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Source: https://finbold.com/we-asked-deepseek-ai-what-will-be-nvidia-stock-price-at-end-of-2026/
